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Help ChildLine in your sleep New youth project starts in
The BT Giant Sleepover in June will give youngsters the perfect West Swindon (North)
excuse not to go to bed and break a world record at the same time.
Children across the country will be camping out in school halls and West Swindon Youth Worker Huw Solley has launched the Sparcells
scout huts to raise money for children’s charities like Childline. Last Youth Centre on Sparcells Drive with two initiatives to involve
year, a record breaking 33,093 children worldwide took part and the young people in the area:
organisers are aiming for 50,000 sleepyheads on 16/17 June. Tuesday night Adventure Service Challenge for 10 to 13 year olds,
During the evening many groups organise games, pillow fights or 6.30pm to 8.30pm
midnight feasts before finally getting their heads down. To qualify for Youngsters will be involved in decorating the building on Sparcells
a world record, the rules state that children must have their lights out Drive and taking part in leisure and sports activities, cookery, sessions
for at least 7 hours and must not sleep in their own bed. on moral values, first aid and service in the community. They will also
Participation is through their schools and youth organisations like make plans to go camping and take part in expeditions.
Guides and Scouts and the Boys Brigade. In addition to sleepovers in For details turn up or call ASC leader Laraine Cox on 463704.
Britain, children in America, Australia and India are expected to join in. Friday Movies and Munchies
Each participant receives a free goody bag and every sleepover
receives a treasure chest of products to use at the event. Registration Members will be able to enjoy a healthy tuck shop before settling down
to a film chosen by the group. For details call Huw Solly on 07766
costs £20 per group and £1 per child. Details from 0870 2401640 or 368398.
www.giantsleepover.org
Peatmoor Primary gets Eco green light
FIAT & ALFA ROMEO The ECO Schools Award Green Flag will soon be flying over Peatmoor,
the second school in Swindon to achieve the eco status by showing a
serious commitment to environmental awareness and action.
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